Enrollment
305
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario Center, NY
Wayne Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363033004074
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Central Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ontario Center · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY.
School address
District: Wayne Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363033004074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Central Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne Central Elementary School
Wayne Central Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ontario Center, New York, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 660 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #416.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students) and Wayne Central Middle School (628 students) alongside Wayne Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayne Central Elementary School compares
Wayne Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Wayne Central Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Central School District, which includes Wayne Central Elementary School.
$21,684
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 36.6%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wayne Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne Central Elementary School
How many students attend Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario Center, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Central Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Wayne Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Central Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Ontario Center, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ontario Center on the city page.
Is Wayne Central Elementary School a good school?
Wayne Central Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayne Central School District?
Besides Wayne Central Elementary School, Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students), Wayne Central Middle School (628 students), and Wayne Central Primary School (434 students). See the Wayne Central School District district page for the complete list.
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